Using Traktor as my main DJ tool has meant that I can be more spontaneous with playing music. It also works well for recording on the fly, as I have come to learn. This was one of those such moments.

I was out of town, visiting with some DJ friends, and I’d been playing most of the day. In fact, I’d played for over seven hours earlier and then had taken a break. Suddenly, we got word that a friend nearby was dealing with the immediate aftermath of a broken heart and needed company. We brought that friend back to the house and after setting up a comfy place, I got back into music mode and played for an hour, hoping it would help set a tone to allow sitting with the grief. I’d all but forgotten about the recording, until today. I was instantly transported back to that night and then I knew I wanted to share this mix with all of you.

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I'm Maggie Houtz. I'm a downtempo DJ from Southern California, as well as a semi-pro photographer. On this site you'll find free downloadable mixes of the music I play, as well as new photos I've posted online. I also post news of DJ gigs, photo shows, and anything else related to my creative life. I hope you'll enjoy what you find here!

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